Lemon yellow vs RAL 260-5
Where Lemon yellow belongs to RAL Classic's range, RAL 260-5 is a RAL Effect color. Lemon yellow reads as beige-yellow, while RAL 260-5 reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Lemon yellow (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 260-5 (LRV 43), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.2, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Lemon yellow vs RAL 260-5 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lemon yellow on one side and RAL 260-5 on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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